First published 2007
Neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine presents the latest scientific research on female neurobiology. She argues that distinctive brain architecture determines women's thinking patterns, values, communication styles, and romantic choices. Brizendine begins with a striking biological fact: every brain starts as female and only becomes male after eight weeks of development. Drawing from recent neurological discoveries, she builds her case that these structural differences create measurably different behaviors and preferences. The book compiles findings from multiple studies to support claims about gender-based cognitive variations. Brizendine positions her work as an examination of the biological roots underlying human behavior. She suggests these neurological insights will become foundational to understanding gender differences in society.
Genres: psychology, neuroscience, gender-studies, non-fiction, biology, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, scientific-research
298 pages · Paperback · RBA